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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 212.59 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 212.59 and 95.61 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 212.59 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/212.59 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 212.59 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 20,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,325.73/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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